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Mike Goodman
Now there is an interesting project. I'll watch for this neat little vehicle to take shape!

Sergey E.
Mike, у меня есть собранный СТЗ-5 ( в альбомах) и есть БМ-13 от "Звезды" (тоже в Альбомах). СТЗ крайне приятен в сборке, модель очень хорошая, рекомендую всем.

Mike Goodman
Sergey, how popular is the scale model hobby in Russia?

Sergey E.
Очень популярно! Постоянно вижу новости, что открываются детские клубы. В московских школах практически в каждом классе есть школьник, который увлекается стендовым моделизмом. В разных регионах постоянно проводятся выставки и конкурсы. С каждым годом всё больше и больше новых производителей дополнений для моделизма.

Olivier
That is good news !

Mike Goodman
Sergey, in Canada, there may not be as much interest in this bench hobby, however I sometimes encounter some young people in hobby stores who like to build scale models. I'm always encouraged with that! I was once a school teacher, and I led a model club. I wonder if these young people have continued in the hobby.

Nicolas
Following

Skyhiker
I'm in!

Dave Flitton
Watching!!

Skyhiker
Please let us know when you upload new photos. I don't want to miss anything.

Ogre-Trombone
I found some time to work on these kits, so here are some new photos. Thanks for following!

Nicolas
The instruction isn't mentioning the stand at all. As the torpedo is under the COG I would try to fix it to the torpedo.
Very nice progres so far. 👍

Ogre-Trombone
Leaning that way, Nicolas. I don't like it, but that's probably what I'll need to do.

Mr D
Nice model 👌
Was the Devastator similar to the Dauntless??
Like the subject....will be watching 😃👍

Ogre-Trombone
@Mr D, the Devastator was a pre-War torpedo bomber that was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. Unfortunately. it was already obsolete at the start of the war. It was slow and underpowered, and early-War tactics left its crews extremely vulnerable.

Skyhiker
The Douglas TBD Devastator, was the U.S. Navy's main torpedo bomber. It was introduced in 1935, but was obsolete by 1939. They were replaced with the Grumman TBF Avenger.

Mr D
Thanks for the info
Ogre & Skyhiker 👍👍
I didn't know much about them, the pre-war yellow wings are smart scheme 👌

Mid Franconian
Great project!

Guy Rump
Looking great, following. 👍

Casey Beckett
Great idea, the foam/tape /white glue - I'm stealing this!

Mr D
Both coming along really nicely now, the flap lines look a lot better now.
Looking like all the build updates.
Good luck with next steps 👌😁👍👍

Ogre-Trombone
Thanks, Mr D. I'm trying not to let the asymmetry bother me on the black-primed model. I wish I'd made a template or measured them instead of trying to follow the old panel lines. Still, I'm glad I made the effort.

Pure improvisation, Casey! It seems to be holding up so far. I want to do open or partially-opened canopies, so it didn't make sense to glue them in place, which is what I usually would have done.

Ogre-Trombone
It's very hot and dry where I am right now, and the paint isn't responding the way I'd like. I'll have to come back when conditions are better.

Mr D
Your doing a 👍 job, All the hard work will pay off, nice project 👍👍

Ogre-Trombone
Painting is done. Now it's on to clear coat and decals.

Guy Rump
Coming along very nicely! 👍

Skyhiker
Wow looks great

Mr D
Looks good 👌
Nice colours, the wing surface doesn't look to easy to mask.
Coming along nicely 👍👍

Gary Victory
Lovely work Orge.

Mid Franconian
They look sooo cool!

Skyhiker
I'm impressed on how well you work even with those raised elements. They look fantastic.

Mr D
^^^^^^Good job on decals^^^^^
Impressive aircraft 👍👍

Landlubber Mike
Fantastic work!

Villiers de Vos
Fantastic work so far.

Ogre-Trombone
I've been using Microsol, Tamiya Mark Fit and Mark Fit strong in a makeshift rotation to get the roundels to settle in. My patience is generally being rewarded, but every time I reapply the old bubbles settle down but new ones seem to appear. Does anyone know if this is caused by a chemical reaction? They are settling in, eventually, but I suspect the solutions are both working and making more work for me at the same time.

Ogre-Trombone
Aside from a few finishing touches, like adding antenna wires and mounting them on their stands, these builds are finished. When I came back to the hobby a few years ago, these Devastator kits were among the first I bought. I have very fond memories of building the classic 1/48 Monogram kit, and I've always loved this airplane. I'm very happy with how they've turned out. I'll post some better photos later this week. Thanks for following!

Haro Rotl
What works for me with stubborn decals is a mixture of softener and decal glue. I apply softener on a piece of decal cutting (usually thrown away, but the water-soluble glue is on the entire sheet), stir the brush a bit, and then apply the mixture to the stubborn spots of the decal, having cut the bubble with a sharp blade before. Doesn't always work the first time, but work it does. (Decal glue is also separately available from Tamiya, I use that now.)

Haro Rotl
This is a fascinating album, and a great result to your efforts!
I built the Airfix Devastator as one of my very first kits (i.e. some 50 years ago), but haven't had the heart to start another one since. Great to watch these grow, and the result!

Ogre-Trombone
Thanks, Haro. That's a good tip. I tried Micro Set decal fixing solution, but I honestly think it's just a more dilluted version of Micro Sol and not really an adhesive. I'll try that next time.

Curatorm
Very nice work!

Guy Rump
Great job (s) 👍

Mr D
They turned out great 👌 l like the peace time yellow colored one, they are both great, canopy's are done well.
Enjoy watching build 😁👍

Casey Beckett
Great work! That old airfix CAN be brought to a nice build. You've inspired me to do another.

Ogre-Trombone
Thanks so much, guys. This was a really satisfying project.

J35J
Great builds and build log! Congrats👍🏻

Łukasz Gliński
Outstanding job 👍 They look great in these two "camos"

Neuling
Same as J35J and Lukasz.

Nicolas
Great result. 👍

Gary Victory
Really nice builds. Top Job.

Ogre-Trombone
Just uploaded some more photos... Thanks again for following!

Mid Franconian
They look soo great! Congratulations!

Neuling
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